The Vigla Archaeological Project is a sub-project of the Pyla-Koutsopetria Archaeological Project, an archaeological survey begun in 2003 and which was sponsored by Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Messiah College, and the University of North Dakota. This survey project focused on the coastal region surrounding Pyla, Cyprus. The site of Vigla was discovered in the course of this survey. The current directors of the excavations are Brandon R. Olson (Metropolitan State University of Denver), Tom Landvatter (Reed College), and Education Director Justin Stephens (Metropolitan State University of Denver).

The site of Vigla was a short-lived military fortification site in the early Hellenistic period. The aim of the Vigla archaeological field school is to provide students an opportunity to gain significant experience in the basics of archaeological fieldwork. Vigla is ideal for this, given its straightforward stratigraphy and limited occupation, providing great conditions for those learning the basics of archaeological methodology.

This blog will provide a venue for students and staff to present their experiences and insights while actively working on Vigla. Our current MSU students include Adam Ellis, Tristan Foreman, and Olivia Robinson.